Koontz Intermediate
Tel:
(828) 684-1295
Koontz Intermediate serves 741 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Koontz Intermediate placed in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Koontz Intermediate's student population of 741 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 741 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Koontz Intermediate is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Koontz Intermediate is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #676 out of 2561 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 18% |
| Black | 11% | 25% |
| White | 56% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buncombe County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Koontz Intermediate is Roberson High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Valley Springs Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Estes Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Asheville Estes Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 754 students
0.0 miles
275 Overlook Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 654-1795 0.0 K-5 754 - Asheville Roberson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,573 student
0.2 miles
250 Overlook Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 654-1765 0.2 9-12 1,573 - Arden Valley Springs Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 600 students
0.4 miles
224 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1785 0.4 6-8 600 - Arden Avery's Creek Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 589 students
2.4 miles
15 Park South Boulevard
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1810 2.4 K-4 589 - Arden Glen Arden Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 574 students
2.6 miles
50 Pinehurst Circle
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1800 2.6 K-4 574
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